Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PIT | RHP | 15 | 45 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CT | SL | Ctr/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 60 | 50 | 55 | 55/50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Mike Kinsela
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 3
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Tall, broad-shouldered build with good combination of strength and athleticism throughout body. Some physical projection remaining, is only 21 years old still at the time of this writing.
Delivery & Mechanics: Pretty simple operation. Garcia was a positional player/bat up until a few years ago, and has kept it simple on the mound through his conversion to great effect. Directional and on time, clean arm stroke with plus arm speed, has starter's operation.
Fastball: Pitch got into upper-90's in spurts out of the bullpen and pitches more in the 92-96 mph range as a starter at present with solid carry and average life. The ease of his operation and natural athleticism along with some projection remaining on his frame give him some velocity projection here. Grade: 60
Cutter: Third pitch right now but flashed above-average with it several times, upper-80's pitch that peaks around 90 mph, short and sharp action, really can get in on lefthanded hitter hands with this offering, will be a barrel-misser for him. Grade: 50
Slider: Thrown in the mid-80's with good feel, Garcia is comfortable with the pitch and can generate swings-and-misses with it, has flashed ability to land pitch for strikes as well as bury it out of the zone to hitters of either handedness, above-average future. Grade: 55
Control and Command: Garcia is around the zone consistently and unafraid to challenge the strike zone. The walk numbers haven't been a problem recently, but he will have to refine his command as he climbs the organizational ladder. The athleticism and physical operation give him solid command projection. Control: 55 | Command: 50
Overall: 3 pitch college starter with very limited pitching track record but success on the Cape as well as at Chapman. Has more projection than most college juniors, velocity has a chance to tick up and there's no massive deficiency to the profile. Something of a wildcard here, but realistic outcome is backend starter/good middle relief type.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Long Reliever or Spot Starter
Risk: Moderate
